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Irish Life Science News & Useful Links

Irish BioIndustry Association (IBIA) - The Biotechnology Industry in Ireland.

Irish Medical Device Association (IMDA) - The Medical Devices and Diagnostics sector in Ireland.

BioLink USA-Ireland - is an organisation of scientists and others from Ireland working in biotechnology in the US to foster community among the expatriates and to develop links to and resources for the Irish biotech community, and others who support these aims.

Biotechnology Portal established by BioResearch Ireland for the Irish biotechnology sector.The site provides comprehensive and up to date news, information and contacts in the Irish Biotech sector.

BioNorthern Ireland is a sister/complementary site to Biotechnology Ireland and is maintained and promoted by the Life and Health Technologies Partnership.

State Agencies

Business development body, promoting North-South trade by building business capability and competitiveness.

State agency responsible for developing the Republic of Ireland's indigenous enterprises. Launched a national strategy in February 2002 to grow and develop Ireland's biotechnology and life sciences industries.

State agency of the Republic of Ireland responsible for securing new investment from overseas in manufacturing and international services sectors.

State Agency responsible for developing Northern Ireland's indigenous enterprises.

Research Funding

Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), provides awards to support academic scientists, research teams and engineers working in biotechnology and information and communications technology development.

Health Research Board is a statutory body that promotes, funds, commissions and conducts medical, epidemiological and health services research in Ireland